Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce. This delightful dish features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a rich coconut sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe combines simplicity and elegance, ensuring your taste buds are treated to an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a thicker sauce, simmer longer before pouring it over the fish.- Pair with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.